Realty Biz

APRIL 21, 2023

Good news on the home-buying front: after months of mortgage rates trending upward , fueled by rising inflation and the US Federal Reserve’s hiking base rates to combat that inflation, signs have begun to emerge that the average home lending rate in the United States has begun to decline instead. Let’s take a closer look at just what’s at play in the world of mortgage rates and what they might have in store for us going forward deeper into 2023.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2023

It’s been delayed, but that’s not enough for the mortgage industry. In a blog post published Thursday, Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit made the case that the Federal Housing Finance Agency ‘s (FHFA) loan level price adjustments (LLPA) related to a mortgage borrower’s debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is unworkable and should be scrapped entirely.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 21, 2023

With an Instagram following of 50,000 and nearly 60 sales so far this year, the Upstate Curious team is taking over the Hudson Valley.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2023

The trading volume of mortgage-rights servicing (MSRs) so far this year is on pace to meet or exceed last year’s robust mark , when MSRs on some $1 trillion worth of home loans exchanged hands — then fueled by the spike in interest rates, industry players say. As of late April 2023, mortgage interest rates, though still volatile, have been on a downward trajectory since the start of the year.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 21, 2023

Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home. Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 21, 2023

Our neighbors to the north are also grappling with high prices and low inventory, but "sanity is slowly returning to the housing market.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 21, 2023

Sotheby's Realty adds Podium Group; E&V opens in southern Colorado; KWW goes to India; ERA and BHGRE add affiliates; John R. Wood boasts top sales volume.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

There are only a few generational technologies that come along with the potential to revolutionize the efficiencies in our businesses. ChatGPT is one of these.

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2023

Homeowners aged 62 or older can use their home equity to receive a lump sum, a line of credit, or income through a reverse mortgage. While this might seem like a great way to enjoy your senior years or cover unexpected bills, there are risks involved with this type of loan. Considering this type of… The post How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work? appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

Millennials passed a significant milestone in 2022, with census data showing that 51.5 percent of millennials now own homes.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

APRIL 21, 2023

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Potomac, Maryland | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Located in the affluent neighborhood of Round Hill in Potomac, Maryland, this expansive home has space for everything—even an airplane. Five Homes With Grand Gardens – Mansion Global Wall Street Journal tycoon’s estate lists for $18 million – Architectural Digest Connecticut Horse Farm Sells After Nearly a Decade On and Off the M

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) is the latest technology vendor to be approved by Fannie Mae to support the new value acceptance + property data valuation process.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 21, 2023

In 2022, Florida had the highest population growth rate of any state at 1.9% and the second largest nominal growth in population at 416,754. Florida’s population was at 22,244,823 as of July 1st, 2022, the third largest state population in the U.S. The population of Florida has not experienced a decline since 1946. Because of continual high population growth, the.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

Showami is software that facilitates the broadcast, acceptance and payment of showing needs between licensed agents, offering teams and brokerages a quick way to create a showing delegation system.

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2023

As the 2023 residential real estate market meanders along, with a lack of inventory being the single biggest issue for REALTORS®, there aren’t any silver linings, but there may perhaps be a copper lining, or a pewter one. A new survey shows that while people are staying put in their homes, they are doing more… The post Sell or Stay and Remodel?

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

Investor profits are falling, and the number of investors losing money reached the highest point since 2016, according to a new report from Redfin.

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Bigger Pockets

APRIL 21, 2023

Austin, Texas, continues to lose ground in the rental market, while Raleigh, North Carolina surges. Where should you invest next?

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

Weeks after announcing a national expansion, Serhant and his partners are facing a $10 million lawsuit and allegations of concocting a scheme to "loot" a Pennsylvania brokerage in an effort to expand.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

APRIL 21, 2023

Unless you’re a real estate agent, you’ll probably only attend a home inspection a handful of times in your life, so you might be taken by surprise by a few things! While your inspector and agent will most likely explain any of these things to you, knowing about them in advance can help you avoid some panic or potential embarrassment. Check out these 7 terms and insights that’ll have you looking and feeling like an old pro the next time you’re having a house inspected: 1.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

During his latest CNBC appearance, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin outlined the catch-22 of higher mortgage rates and why early pandemic boomtowns are facing a devastating bust.

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2023

Editor’s Note: RISMedia recently released a special advanced look at the Top 100 firms ranked in RISMedia’s 35th Annual Power Broker Report, exclusively for RISMedia Premier Members. The Top 500 Power Broker firms was also released in advance to Premier Members, and the Top 1,000 firms was released April 5. Through the paradoxical real estate… The post The Power Broker Interview: Thad Wong appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

Whether you have design skills or work with a trusted colleague, decor and renovation services are an exceptionally effective value-added service.

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2023

When this country was founded, very few people could own homes—not due to lack of resources or desire, but because laws disallowed them from doing so. It took hundreds of years and tremendous bloodshed to get to this point, and even now, some practices and regions continue to perpetuate housing inequity. Attempting to parse out… The post Black Families Left Behind in Housing-Wealth Gains appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

Lennar is one homebuilder making the most of the popularity of smart home style and infrastructure with their newly implemented tech plan.

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2023

South Florida’s luxury residential market recorded significant quarterly gains in the past three months, according to The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties’ new Luxury Report. The first-quarter metrics hint at an active remainder of 2023. Key findings: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties, the Treasure Coast and Southwest Florida collectively recorded a 19.7% year-over-year decline in… The post South Florida Market Makes Big Gains in Q1 2023 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

The brokerage is recruiting agents and regional directors from the military community to help launch the Compass Military Division in July.

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2023

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) announces that it has been recognized by Franchise Business Review on its 2023 lists of “Top Franchises for Women,” “Top Low-Cost Franchises,” and “Top Recession-Proof Franchises.” WREA was one of just 50 franchise brands to earn the honor as a Top Franchise for Women, and was one of 100… The post Weichert Recognized by Franchise Business Review appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

Wondering what you missed this week? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week.

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2023

Data technology is driving transformation across every industry when it comes to decision-making, innovation, and customer experience. The real estate industry is not immune to this transformation. Most organizations realize that using data to better understand customer needs and preferences is vital to creating consistently great customer experiences.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

If you're implementing direct mail into your marketing, here's how to make sure it stands out after your next closing.

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